This is a list of the heads of state of Grenada, from the independence of Grenada in 1974 to the present day.
The head of state under the Grenada Independence Act 1974 is the of Grenada, , who is also the monarch of the other Commonwealth realms. The is represented in Grenada by a Governor-General.
Monarch (1974–present) The succession to the throne is the same as the succession to the British throne.
Portrait Monarch Reign Royal House Prime Minister Reign start Reign end Duration 1 Queen Elizabeth II 1974 2022 Windsor GairyBishopCoardAustinBrathwaiteBlaizeJonesBrathwaiteBrizanK. MitchellThomasK. MitchellD. Mitchell 2 King Charles III 2022 Incumbent Windsor D. Mitchell
Governor-General The Governor-General is the representative of the Monarch in Grenada and exercises most of the powers of the Monarch. The Governor-General is appointed for an indefinite term, serving at the pleasure of the Monarch. After the passage of the Statute of Westminster 1931, the Governor-General is appointed solely on the advice of the Cabinet of Grenada without the involvement of the British government. In the event of a vacancy the Chief Justice served as Officer Administering the Government.
Following is a list of people who have served as Governor-General of Grenada since independence in 1974.
Portrait Name Term of office Monarch Took office Left office Time in office 1 Sir Leo de Gale 1974 1978 Elizabeth II 2 Sir Paul Scoon 1978 1992 – Reginald Palmer 1992 1992 3 Sir Reginald Palmer 1992 1996 4 Sir Daniel Williams 1996 2008 Vacant (18 – 27 November 2008) 5 Sir Carlyle Glean 2008 2013 6Dame Cécile La Grenade 2013Incumbent Charles III
Timeline
Standards
References
External links World Statesmen – Grenada Rulers.org – Grenada